7. Who profits from jute cultivation according to the jute growers’ lament? Explain.

The jute growers' lament typically points out that despite being the primary producers of jute, the profits from its cultivation often do not trickle down to the growers themselves. Instead, intermediaries such as middlemen, traders, and sometimes even larger corporations in the jute industry tend to reap the majority of the profits.

Here's how the process generally works:

1. Middlemen and Traders: These individuals or entities often purchase jute from the growers at low prices, taking advantage of their lack of bargaining power or market knowledge. They then sell the jute to larger buyers or processing units at higher prices, pocketing the difference as profit.

2. Processing Units: Large corporations or processing units buy raw jute from middlemen or directly from growers. They process the raw jute into various products like sacks, bags, or textiles. These finished products are then sold at significantly higher prices, generating substantial profits for the processing units.

3. Market Dynamics: Factors such as fluctuating demand, government policies, and international market trends also influence the profitability of jute cultivation. Growers often find themselves at the mercy of these factors, unable to control or mitigate their impact on their earnings.

Overall, while jute cultivation holds economic potential, the unequal distribution of profits along the supply chain leaves growers feeling exploited and dissatisfied. They bear the brunt of the risks and labor involved in cultivation while receiving only a fraction of the final profits generated by the jute industry.